Trailhead: Seibu-Chichibu Train StationApril 4, 2013I stayed at a hotel two blocks from the station and walked directly to trails.Cherry blossoms, rice paddiesThere were several shrinesTrailhead: Mitake Train StationApril 5, 2013I put my backpack in a locker, and set foot from the station.Great views, had it not been hazy.People were whitewater kayaking
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Tokyo Hiking Trails
Posted Tokyo Hiking Trails (pix).
Japanese Breakfasts
Will miss Japanese breakfasts. Today included: miso, smoked fish, fried squid (local), scrambled eggs, veggies, French fries, salad, rice.
Post Cards From Honshu
Hi D, Hi C. Post cards for you from Seibu-Chichibu, just west of Tokyo on the island of Honshu, Japan.
Shikoku 88: Some Observations
Pilgrim on his way. The Shikoku Henro (“Shikoku 88”) is an 88-temple pilgrimage around the island of Shikoku, Japan. The complete journey is about 750 miles. It is particularly appealing to me the pilgrimage goes in a circle: when you reach temple 88 you are just a few miles from temple 1, but your mind…… Continue reading Shikoku 88: Some Observations
Postcards from Kochi
Hey C and: Cards from Kochi (Shikoku island). Am I putting them in the correct slot?
Nephews in a Sushi Bar
C and D: Did you know sushi was invented here in Japan? You guys were experts in that Minneapolis sushi bar.
Post Card From Kyushu
Hey C and D. Two post cards for you, mailed from the middle of a huge volcano caldera. (Aso.)
Choices (So Many)
In which bin should I throw the candy wrapper? (There’s 5 bins.) It’s like this every day.
Almost Kagoshima
On the bullet train, looking forward to a couple nights in Kagoshima. Tomorrow? I have no idea.